A reading of the new play Leviticus in Love: The Randy Roberts Potts Story, which is described as "based on the true account of the gay grandson of super-famous tele-evangelist Oral Roberts," will be presented Aug. 29 at the Matthew Corozine Studio Theatre in Manhattan.

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Matthew Corozine will direct Ryan Tofil's play, which is being produced by Jason Fernandez with Matthew Corozine Studio. Show time is 7 PM.

"On June 10th, 1982 Ronald D. Roberts is found dead in his car with a bullet through his heart," according to press notes. "After years of depression and substance abuse wares at his soul, Ronnie's will to stay alive is cut short. Nearly 30 years later Randy, Ronnie's nephew, life traces the same path. Tortured by a closed minded evangelical family, Randy fights to untangle his heart damned by the Biblical law of Leviticus and others who are unwavering to see beyond their own fears."

Randy Roberts Potts will be part of a talkback following the reading.

There is a suggested donation of $5 for the reading, which is open to the public (general admission, no tickets required). Matthew Corozine Studio Theatre is located in Manhattan at 300 W. 43rd St., Suite #502, within the Times Square Art Center. For more information visit www.matthewcorozinestudio.com.